Construction Consensus Procurement Improvement Act of 2020

2/8/2022, 11:17 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 5644

Construction Consensus Procurement Improvement Act of 2020

This bill prohibits the use of reverse auctions for awarding federal contracts for construction and design services. Generally, a reverse auction is one in which there are multiple sellers lowering their bids to win a supply or service contract.

Current Status of Bill HR 5644

Bill HR 5644 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 16, 2020. Bill HR 5644 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on January 16, 2020.  Bill HR 5644's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform. as of January 16, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5644

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
1
Democrat Cosponsors
1
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5644

Primary Policy Focus

Government Operations and Politics

Potential Impact Areas

Administrative law and regulatory proceduresArchitectureBuilding constructionGovernment buildings, facilities, and propertyOffice of Management and Budget (OMB)Public contracts and procurement

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5644

Construction Consensus Procurement Improvement Act of 2020To prohibit the use of reverse auctions for design and construction services procurements, and for other purposes.Construction Consensus Procurement Improvement Act of 2020
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